The Establishment Of Northern Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the Home Rule parliament later set up?
A
Stormont, Belfast
2
Q
What did it have control over?
A
Internal affairs like education
3
Q
What is partition?
A
The separation of the north and south of Ireland into 2 different states
4
Q
Who was Northern Ireland’s first primer minister?
A
James Craig
5
Q
When did he become prime minister?
A
1920
6
Q
Did the Unionists join the Irish Free State in 1921?
A
No
7
Q
What did Northern Ireland do in 1920?
A
Send 12 MP’s to Westminster
8
Q
Who led nationalists in Northern Ireland?
A
Joseph Devlin
9
Q
How long did nationalists not be take their seats?
A
6 years
